Les Assises du Padel have established themselves as a key platform for dialogue and strategic alignment within the French padel ecosystem, following two editions held on November 13, 2025 in Bordeaux and March 19, 2026 in Paris.
Across both events, nearly 130 unique participants took part, representing a broad range of stakeholders, including club owners, operators, project developers, investors, equipment suppliers, and sports professionals. This level of engagement reflects both the growth of padel in France and the need to support a more structured development of the market.
A forum addressing key industry challenges
With France positioned as one of Europe’s fastest-growing padel markets, the Assises du Padel have addressed several core topics critical to the sector’s evolution:
Beyond discussions, the events have fostered meaningful connections among stakeholders, contributing to a more cohesive and organized ecosystem.
Next steps: structuring, uniting and connecting
Building on this momentum, the initiative aims to further strengthen its role in the development of padel in France through several key objectives:
As stated by Pierre-Emmanuel Gillaizeau, founder of the initiative: “Our ambition is clear: to bring together all stakeholders and help structure a sustainable and high-performing padel market in France.”
An initiative with international ambition
Further editions are already under consideration, with the aim of expanding the format and increasing international participation.
At a time of significant growth for padel in France, Les Assises du Padel position themselves as a relevant driver in building a more structured, coordinated, and internationally aligned market.
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